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Maggie Grey

Welcome to Workshop on the Web, a publication exclusive to the internet, featuring the very best tutors from all points of the compass, giving step-by-step details of textile techniques and ideas for using those techniques creatively. Machine embroidery, hand stitching, mixed media work - you'll find it all here. We review books and products and keep you in touch with all that's new.

Undecided? We have provided a taster issue of Workshop on the Web which is entirely free and unrestricted. To view it, click the free taster button below (or Taster at the top of the page). Future issues can be accessed by subscribers through a password. We promise that each issue will have at least seven workshop features, an interview with a well-known embroiderer plus other articles of general interest. Also, products - not just what's new but how to use them, book reviews, news and views. Add all this together and it's far more than a magazine - more like getting a new book four times a year. All for 20.00 pounds for a whole year's subscription (about $30). Even more reason to sign up.

IN THIS ISSUE

In this edition, Kate Crossley creates mixed media treasures and Ann Small is making Woodloves, a race of bone people. Alysn Midgelow-Marsden is planning design from photographs, Hilary Beattie, a WoW favourite, is Gelliping, and Mike Fitchett shows us his wonderful vintage-style quilts. Pauline Barnes is using up scraps and Maggie is working with photographs. Our Spotlight is on up-and-coming textile designer, Chloe Redfern, and we have the usual bumper crop of Products, Books, News and Exhibition reviews.

AVAILABLE NOW 'Cut, Shape, Stitch' is a new book by Maggie Grey, Samantha Packer & Paula Watkins. It aims to bring together cutters of all descriptions. The book progresses through simple shapes and techniques to more complex structures. Each section begins with a description of the tools used and the materials required. In many cases step-by-step photographs show exactly how it is done. So come on a journey that will explore the full potential of the cutting edge.There are ideas for all manner of cutting devices, from simple hole punches to easy scan or computer controlled cutters that enable you to import your own designs. Some of them can even be used as printing presses.
Find out more on www.d4daisy.com.

The Small Print

Most contributions to Workshop on the Web have previously been commissioned. However, if you have something to say that could suit an article, email Maggie Grey with an outline.
Views expressed by authors may not necessarily reflect those of the editor.
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Health & Safety. Take reasonable care with all paints etc. and only use them in a well-ventilated room. Take precautions when burning fabric, using a respirator when doing so. If soldering and fabric singeing, do so in an area with as much natural ventilation as possible - all windows open etc. Use common sense and follow health and safety instructions. Neither Maggie Grey nor any of her associates or employees has any responsibility for the outcome of the techniques described.